I quit my job today!

Well, sort of. I’ve finally made a decision about next year at any rate. Or rather, the decision was made for me and it was a lovely decision and oh, well- I didn’t exactly quit my job but I did get a nice proposal that has sorted out my confusion over the whole ‘Am I a SAHM/ WAHM or WM?’
I didn’t like WM too much because she turned into a demon in the morning quest to get EVERYBODY out of the house by 7.30am, but over time this WM has mellowed and she has slipped into a routine that fits at last. I guess it doesn’t hurt that in April I have hardly been in work, thanks to Easter holidays, the royal wedding and the fact that I only work two days. In fact, just to make the non-teachers grumble a little more, I only have just over 3 weeks left until half term and I haven’t even gone back to work yet!
Anyway, gloating over. I think I have finally settled back into work and it’s taken me a long eight months. The head teacher called me yesterday and asked me to stay on next year, on my two days, in year one, on a temporary contract. Um. So I had to quit my permanent position and take the punge, or go back full time and miss the precious time with my son. It was a no brainer really. I’m no more ready to give up my SAHM status than I am to stop working. I want it all actually- and I’m getting it!
So next September I am back in my rightful place with the little ones. I shall quite literally be singing and dancing at work once more. AND I still get to spend quality time with my baby, making up for the lost months. I am happy!

18 responses to “I quit my job today!”

Good on you! Glad things have worked out the way you wanted. I wish I’d been at home more when my children were very little. Stupid thing is we now have our own business meaning I can work from home but they’re now 11 and 14 and aren’t really bothered whether I’m there or not lol.

Well done you!! I know what a hard decision it is to give up that security but I love doing what we do now and being around for the kids, I have no regrets giving up midwifery.
Yr one sounds good and more up your street!
Hope to see you around soon xxxx

Thanks Vicky, actually I was thinking of you when I made the decision as I know you’ve been really happy being at home. Couldn’t quite sever all ties though!
Hope the little ones are good- will catch up soon!
XxX

Fantastic news. Glad it’s worked out how you wanted. Im in the same boat that you have been in except that I really DON’T wantto teach anymore. Seeing that it’s all come together for you gives me hope that it willfor me too. Xx

Good for you. Do what suits you (and the children) best. I’m coming to the end of a 10-month contract and, although we’ll miss the money, looking forward to being at home with my boys again. I’ve missed them – and haven’t enjoyed screaming like a banshee every morning to get them out of the door before 8am. Even though it’s just three days a week, it’ll be nice not to have to do it.